Abenao Elangbam

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Abenao Elangbam
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Abenao Elangbam in Thambal Leikhok (2024)
Born
Sonia Elangbam

(1986-09-28)September 28, 1986
Top Khongnang Makhong, Porompat DC Road, Imphal, Manipur
Present address:
Singjamei, Imphal, Manipur
NationalityIndian
OccupationActress

Abenao Elangbam (born 28 September 1986) is an Indian actress working in Manipuri cinema. [1] She has displayed her versatility in acting by taking various roles in Manipuri films. [2] The beginning of her career in films are marked by movies like Cheinakhol, Thoiba Thoibi, Naoshum and Akhunba Mani.

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Early life and education

She completed her Master in Adult Education from Manipur University. [1]

Career

Before coming into films, she has acted in some theatrical plays under People's Arts and Dramatic Association, Imphal.[ citation needed ] Her first film is Chingjaogum Lepliba Thamoi, where she is playing a supporting role. She is most popularly known for her role of Naobi in Thoiba Thoibi. Among her popular films were Thoiba Thoibi, Akhunba Mani, Thokkidagi Kishi, Nobap , Ekhenglaktagi Red Rose, Chumthang Makhong , Bema Bema, Liklaai, Leikang Thambal, Tabunungda Akaiba Likli , Western Sankirtan, Phijigee Mani and Waikhu.[ citation needed ] In Phijigee Mani , she played an archer. [3]

After her marriage, she continues to act in movies. Some of her films released post-marriage include Korounganba 3, Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai and Khomlang Laman . [4] [5]

Accolades

Elangbam was honoured with Th. Ashokumar Memorial Award in Arts and Culture at the 10th Foundation Day of USU, Khurai. [6]

AwardCategoryFilmRef.
7th Manipur State Film Festival 2010Special Jury Award Nobap [7]
2nd Sahitya Seva Samiti MANIFA 2013Best Actress in a Leading RolePabunggi Cycle [8]
3rd SSS MANIFA 2014Best Actress in a Leading Role Tabunungda Akaiba Likli [ citation needed ]
11th MANIFA 2023Best Actor in a Supporting Role - FemaleNangbu Ngairambane [9]

Selected filmography

YearFilmRoleDirector
2004Chingjaogum Lepliba ThamoiSoniaDiya Khwairakpam
2006CheinakholSupporting roleCh. Inaobi
2007Thoiba ThoibiNaobi Romi Meitei
Akhunba ManiThoi Romi Meitei
ManithoibaThoibi Romi Meitei
2008Lanmei ThanbiTakhelleiChou En Lai & O. Mangi
Chumthang Makhong Priyo's sister Romi Meitei
Ekhenglaktagi Red RoseThoibi Romi Meitei
2009Thokkidagi KishiManjuriDiya Khwairakpam
Atiyagee MeenokThoibiKsh. Kishorekumar
NongleiLanglenO. Jiten
NongoubeeNingtharlaK. Bimol Sharma & Oja Tomba
Nobap ThajaHeisnam Tomba
2010Nangdi Eigi ThawainiTampha O. Gautam
ThoudangThoibi Romi Meitei
2011 Phijigee Mani Bicha O. Gautam
Punshi Chuppa Nangshe EiginiThajaPremanda
Ishwar Masu AngaobaniLiklaL. Prakash
Yairipok Thambalnu AmagaThoibi Romi Meitei
2012Taru Tarubi MaktabeeTarubiTej Kshetri
Pabunggi CycleThoibiBimol Phibou
Western SankirtanAyeengbiL. Prakash
Yaiphare YaiphareNingoleiBimol Phibou
2013 Tabunungda Akaiba Likli Thoibi Romi Meitei
80,000 Meiraba RomioYaiphabiPremanda
LeihourokoLinthoiAmar Raj
2014 Eidee Kadaida Lakhi O. Gautam
Sathiba DangerThoibiAjit Ningthouja
VDF Thasana Thadoi Homen D' Wai
Safu (Impact)ThoibiK. Bimol Sharma
Nongmatang TamphaSuvas E.
2015 Hingbagee Mahao LinthoiJeetendra Ningomba
2016MashingkhaMelleiJeetendra Ningomba
Thammoi AhumThajaAten
Ingagee ThanilLeibakleiMohindro (KAMS)
2017Korounganba 2ThoiOjitbabu Ningthoujam
Jiri Ningol Imphal ThoibiThoibiPaojel
NingthaThokchom Thoibi Homen D' Wai
2018Hingkhini EmadiAbeRabi Salam
Meitan Araba Teacher Lukanand Kshetrimayum
2019Tangna Phangjaba LanFifi Mangang
Korounganba 3ThoiOjitbabu Ningthoujam
2020 Bangladeshki Sana Tampha OC Meira
2021 Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai ThambalKhoibam Homeshwori
2022Hoo SangomLeishembiOjitbabu Ningthoujam
Nangbu NgairambaneEhanbiRajen Leishangthem
2024 Khomlang Laman TamphaOC Meira
Thambal Leikhok SangbannabiKhoibam Homeshwori

References

  1. 1 2 Wahengbam Rorrkychand (17 July 2012). "Interview: Manipuri Film Actress – Abenao(Sonia Elangbam) on Career, Culture and Experience". KanglaOnline.com. Archived from the original on 19 July 2012. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
  2. "Abenao Elangbam - TV Guide". www.tvguide.com.
  3. "CiNEmatters Ep 4 | Phijigee Mani sheds light on the insidious ways in which patriarchy governs life in Manipur". www.firstpost.com. 22 April 2021.
  4. Ayekpam, Rajmani. "Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai – A Film Review". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  5. "Manipuri feature film 'Khomlang Laman' to be screened in Bangladesh, Assam, Tripura". Imphal Free Press. Archived from the original on 23 September 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  6. "Abenao, Kothajit honoured at USU Foundation Day function". kanglaonline.in. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
  7. "Glittering end to 7th state film festival; Chief minister pledges Rs. 10 lakh award for Mary Kom". Archived from the original on 9 April 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  8. "Second Sahitya Seva Samiti Manipuri Film Awards -2013: Award Winners | Manipur Times". Archived from the original on 9 February 2019. Retrieved 8 February 2019.
  9. "Akangba Nachom awarded best film of the year". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 26 October 2024.